In Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, Antony is a very persuasive and eloquent public speaker, but he is controlled by his wild impulses and own ambition towards being emperor himself. Mark Antony's speech after Caesar's death begins the turmoil and havoc experienced in Rome as he calls the commoners to action, inciting their rage and desire for war. Antony "Let slip the dogs of war" (3.1.299) upon Rome, making the plebeians experience "mutiny and rage" (3.2.124) about their situation. Antony has a warlike personality, with no qualms about beginning a revolution to avenge Caesar's death. Antony originally seems to be a man only after justice for one of his closest friends, but Shakespeare later reveals his "slight, unmeritable" (4.1.14) traits, where he plans to rule Rome himself. Though the commoners may love him for his persuasive speech, but he is just as sneaky and manipulative as the other conspirators.
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